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ASEAN appreciates efforts taken by Sri Lanka

ASEAN has appreciated the efforts taken by Sri Lanka to overcome the economic challenges. Admiral (Prof) Jayanath Colombage presented the Letter of Credence to the Secretary-General of ASEAN Dr Kao Kim Hourn assuming the post as the Ambassador of Sri Lanka to ASEAN. The Ambassador highlighted Sri Lanka?s Look East policy, current activities of Sri Lanka with the member states of Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) to join RCEP, and Sri Lanka?s interest in becoming Sectoral Dialo

27 Jul, 2023

Afghanistan: UN?s World Food Programme cuts aids to 8 million people due to funding shortfall

Kabul [Afghanistan], July 25 (ANI): Amid the alarming malnutrition and hunger situation in Afghanistan, United Nations World Food Programme had to cut its aid to 8 million food-insecure people due to the funding shortfall, Khaama Press reported. The UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) report revealed that Afghanistan?s most remote areas would be at risk from the significant financing gaps endangering crucial humanitarian aid. To counter hunger and malnutrition rising

27 Jul, 2023

Indian movie superstar Rajinikanth in Sri Lanka

Indian movie superstar Rajinikanth was in Sri Lanka and was photographed at the ?Gold Route? at the Bandaranaike Innternational Airport (BIA) today. The actor was pictured posing with airport staff at the BIA Gold Route. Airport officials told Colombo Gazette that this was the second time Rajinikanth was using the BIA Gold Route. The Gold Route service offers highly privileged and prioritized services, including an exclusive lounge facility, dedicated staff to take over the entire check-in pr

26 Jul, 2023